My Parents can be proud that they brought me up loving to travel. I have it on good authority that this love and need for adventure as I became older was not my Fathers favorite trait within me.
I have one of the most magical memories of the love and zest he also had in his eyes craving adventure. I was in seventh grade and my parents allowed me to bring my best friend on our Florida Vacation. My Dad woke us up early. He wanted us to experience something truly special. We awoke in Jacksonville, Florida on the east coast. We drove for hours beginning at the very top of the state. We whined and made my poor Father regret this adventure each time we muttered “are we there yet”.
After the long car ride and teenage complaining we were rewarded with an experience I still treasure today, My Father took us to one side of the street and waved his hand. “Well kids how many times in your life will you be able to say I was looking at the Atlantic Ocean……….at the same time as the Gulf of Mexico?”
The whining subsided and the awe and wonder of how anyone was going to believe us took over. Questions rattled off. We dipped our toes in the precious clear blue waters and took a memory to treasure forever.
The Florida Keys were the destination of my magical memory, so don’t wait for Father’s Day or the next special occasion to create your treasured memories.
The Best Western Key Ambassador Resort Inn located in Key West is the perfect stage for creating those memories.
The resort is just half a mile from the airport and a mere four miles from the Ernest Hemingway house. The resort offers magnificent views of the breathtaking beaches. There is a spectacular pool, in room coffee maker, and high speed internet access. The Cheekee Hut offers pool side snacks, the resort is 100% smoke free and pet friendly.
Maria the concierge is on site Sunday through Friday to assist with planning your excursions. Tickets for some excursions often sell out months in advance, it is wise to be proactive in planning your adventure.
The resort offers excursion packages, parasailing, jet ski rentals and snorkeling. They also sell tickets to the key West Trolly which stops at thirteen of most popular locations on the island. The Trolly ticket is an all day ticket in which you can get on and off saving you the hassle of finding a place to park.
One of the most sought after adventures is a short boat or plane ride to the Dry Tortugas National Park where you can explore Fort Jefferson snd snorkel with some of the most extraordinary marine life. There are so many excursions so do your self a favor contact Maria the Concierge at the Best Western Key Ambassador Resort.
One of my favorites is always going to be the Dolphin Tours and the Glass Bottom Boats. Entertain the music lover in you with a stop at Blue Heaven. They have live music during lunch and dinner. They offer their delicious Key Lime pie in the restaurant as well as the gift shop.
The majority of my childhood memories are of experiences. I myself am guilty of forgetting to focus on the moments and memories rather than the things. Starting today plan your next adventure to treasure a life time.
3755 S Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, Florida 33040
Reservations
1(800) 780-7234 or (305) 296-3500
